Guardians at Marlins
O/U 7.5 · RL Marlins -1.5 · loanDepot park
The pick & result
- Published pick
- Guardians ML -102
- Published odds
- -102
- Result
- Won
- Final score
- 3-2
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The read
Tonight at loanDepot park, the roof is closed and the stage is set for an intriguing interleague clash as the surging Miami Marlins host the Cleveland Guardians in a series opener. The public is understandably racing to the window to back the Marlins, who come into this matchup on a six-game winning streak with a stellar 31-17 record on their home turf and ace Sandy Alcantara on the hill. But when a hot home team with a big-name starting pitcher is sitting at a cheap -116 price against a road team on a mediocre stretch, the sharp play is to look the other way.
While Alcantara has a strong 3.19 ERA at home and is coming off a hot stretch, his season-long 4.00 ERA and 1.25 WHIP over 123.2 innings leave him highly vulnerable, especially in evening games where he has struggled to a 4.83 ERA. On the other side, rookie left-hander Parker Messick has quietly put up a superior 2.80 ERA and 1.08 WHIP with 109 strikeouts over 106.0 innings. Messick’s underlying metrics are outstanding, boasting an expected ERA of 3.22 and an opponent xwOBA of 0.280, compared to Alcantara's 3.78 expected ERA and 0.302 opponent xwOBA. Messick is also in his absolute element tonight, holding a 2.50 ERA in night games and a 2.45 ERA in away games.
Furthermore, the late-inning situation leans in Cleveland's favor due to a fresh injury blow to Miami’s relief depth. The Marlins placed left-handed reliever John King on the 15-day injured list yesterday with an ankle sprain, compounding a bullpen injury crisis that already has multiple arms sidelined. The Marlins also lost outfielder Owen Caissie to a fresh calf strain, further thinning their depth. Although Cleveland’s bullpen is dealing with the fresh loss of Tim Herrin to an elbow injury, the Guardians possess a pitching staff averaging 9.2 strikeouts per nine innings compared to Miami's 8.6. Messick's elite reverse-platoon split—holding righties to a .206 batting average and a .607 OPS—will neutralize Miami's right-handed hitters and keep the Guardians in control. Take the Guardians on the moneyline at a value price of -102.
Injuries noted
Marlins: [KNOWN] Josh Ekness (RP) — Calf (Right): Marlins manager Clayton McCullough said Monday that Ekness is expected to miss approximately six weeks due to a right calf strain, Kyle Sielaff of Marlins.tv reports. (Jun 21 — 19d ago) [KNOWN] Andrew Nardi (RP) — Ribs (Left): The Marlins transferred Nardi (ribcage) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Monday. (Jun 1 — 39d ago) [KNOWN] Robby Snelling (SP) — Elbow (Left): Snelling underwent internal brace surgery Friday to repair a torn UCL in his left elbow. (May 22 — 49d ago) [KNOWN] Adam Mazur (Starting Pitcher) — Elbow (Right): The Marlins placed Mazur (elbow) on the 60-day injured list Wednesday. (May 8 — 63d ago) [KNOWN] Anthony Bender (RP) — Lower Leg (Right): The Marlins placed Bender on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a right shin stress reaction. (Jun 30 — 9d ago) [NEW] Owen Caissie (RF) — Calf (Right): Caissie was diagnosed with a mild right calf strain Thursday, Craig Mish of FanDuel Sports Network Florida reports. (Jul 9 — 0d ago) [NEW] John King (RP) — Ankle (Left): The Marlins placed King on the 15-day injured list Thursday with a left lateral ankle sprain. (Jul 9 — 1d ago) Guardians: [KNOWN] Angel Martinez (LF) — Foot (Left): Martinez (foot) took batting practice Saturday for the first time since landing on the injured list, MLB.com reports. (Jul 5 — 5d ago) [KNOWN] Jose Ramirez (3B) — Hand (Left): Ramirez (hand) has been hitting off a tee and is expected to face overhand pitching soon, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports. (Jul 5 — 5d ago) [NEW] Tim Herrin (RP) — Elbow (Left): X-rays on Herrin's left elbow came back negative following his removal from Wednesday's game against Minnesota, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports. (Jul 9 — 1d ago)
The research
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PLATOON EDGE
Travis Bazzana (bats L) hits 1st against Sandy Alcantara (RHP)
.866Over 145 AB vs. Right, Travis Bazzana owns a .866 OPS versus .525 in 83 AB the other way. He sees RHP Sandy Alcantara tonight hitting 1st, where the platoon side lines up his way.
Otto Lopez (bats R) draws Parker Messick (LHP), batting 1st
1.112Otto Lopez carries a 1.112 OPS vs. Left (83 AB) against .828 the other way (282 AB), and faces LHP Parker Messick from the 1st spot — a split his blended season line may not reflect.
HEAT CHECK
Otto Lopez: 1.203 OPS in Last 15 Days
1.203Over the last 15 days (53 PA) he is at a 1.203 OPS, up 0.303 on his .900 season mark. He has 9 home runs on the season. His total-bases line tonight: 1.5.
Kyle Stowers: 1.097 OPS in Last 15 Days
1.097Over the last 15 days (48 PA) he is at a 1.097 OPS, up 0.303 on his .794 season mark. He has 12 home runs on the season. His total-bases line tonight: 0.5.
COOLING OFF
Travis Bazzana: .440 OPS in L15 — draws RHP Sandy Alcantara
.440Travis Bazzana's .440 OPS over the last 15 days (49 PA) trails his .739 season mark, down 0.299. Tonight he draws RHP Sandy Alcantara — his stronger side: a .866 OPS vs RHP across 145 AB.
BULLPEN
Miami Marlins pen: 13 relief IP over their last 3 games
13 IPMiami Marlins's bullpen has thrown 13 innings across their last 3 games, with 4 arms working multiple of them. A worked-down pen heading into tonight.
RUNNING GAME
Green light: Miami Marlins run, and Austin Hedges has caught just 6%
6% CSAustin Hedges is catching tonight at 6% on the season (2-for-33 throwing), and Miami Marlins attempt 1.4 steals a game. The track meet is on.
Cleveland Guardians like to run — Joe Mack (41% caught) is the wrong catcher to test
41% CSJoe Mack owns a 41% caught-stealing rate (17 of 41) and Cleveland Guardians run anyway — 0.9 steals a game. Strength on strength on the bases.
SITUATIONAL
MIA's bullpen has covered 13 innings over the last 3 games
13That is 13 relief innings in 3 games, led by Cade Gibson (3) and Michael Petersen (2). CLE's pen has thrown 10 over the same span.
TEAM RECORD
Marlins 7-1 in Sandy Alcantara's last 8 starts
7-1Marlins are 7-1 in Sandy Alcantara's last 8 starts this season — winners of his last 7 in a row. He starts tonight.
FANTASY PICKUPS
Parker Messick
3.22 xERAStreamer vs MIA — 3.22 xERA · 9.3 K/9 · 1.08 WHIP.
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Props on this game
1- GARY'S PICKOTTO LOPEZTOTAL BASES OVER 1.5
Otto Lopez is currently the most productive leadoff hitter in the league against left-handed pitching, boasting a staggering .446 average and 1.112 OPS in that split. Tonight he faces Guardians rookie southpaw Parker Messick, who has shown vulnerability by allowing 9 home runs this season. Lopez is on a certified heater, hitting .409 over his last 10 games, and he has cleared this 1.5 total bases line in four of his last five outings. In a controlled dome environment at loanDepot park, Lopez's contact-heavy approach at the top of the order should see him reach this mark early, likely through multiple hits or an extra-base hit against a pitcher he is statistically built to solve.
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